EP1016037A1 - Method and system for issuing identification labels - Google Patents

Method and system for issuing identification labels

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EP1016037A1
EP1016037A1 EP98913817A EP98913817A EP1016037A1 EP 1016037 A1 EP1016037 A1 EP 1016037A1 EP 98913817 A EP98913817 A EP 98913817A EP 98913817 A EP98913817 A EP 98913817A EP 1016037 A1 EP1016037 A1 EP 1016037A1
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Abstract

The invention concerns a method for issuing identification labels, comprising a first step for printing on a label first identification data, and a step for encoding a radiofrequency chip with second identification data. The method further comprises, after the printing step, a step of depositing on each label already printed a radiofrequency circuit including a radiofrequency chip. The step of encoding the radiofrequency chip follows the depositing step. The invention is useful in all fields requiring identification of objects or goods, in particular in transport, logistics, commerce and industry.

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"Procédé et système d'émission d'étiquettes d' identification" "Method and system for issuing identification tags"
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La présente invention concerne un procédé pour émettre des étiquettes d'identification. Elle vise également des systèmes pour la mise en oeuvre de ce procédé . Dans de nombreux secteurs de l'industrie, de la distribution et des transports, l'identification d'objets ou de biens passe par l'utilisation de codes à barres. Or, ce mode d'identification, bien que particulièrement répandu, présente un taux non négligeable d'erreur de lecture (mauvaise lecture ou lecture impossible) , ce qui conduit les exploitants et les concepteurs des systèmes d'identification actuels à rechercher d'autres techniques d'identification plus performantes et plus sûres venant en substitution des techniques de c ie _ barres ou en complément de celles- ci .The present invention relates to a method for issuing identification tags. It also relates to systems for the implementation of this process. In many sectors of industry, distribution and transport, the identification of objects or goods requires the use of bar codes. However, this identification method, although particularly widespread, presents a significant rate of reading error (poor reading or impossible reading), which leads the operators and designers of current identification systems to seek other more efficient and safer identification techniques which replace or complement the techniques of bars.
Il existe déjà des techniques d'identification mettant en oeuvre des étiquettes pré-équipées d'un circuit incluant une puce émettrice radiofréquence. Or un inconvénient rencontré avec ces étiquettes prééquipées réside dans le fait que le circuit radiofréquence peut présenter une épaisseur de l'ordre du millimètre, ce qui pose des problèmes techniques lors du passage de ces étiquettes dans les imprimantes. Plusieurs voies ont été envisagées pour remédier à cet inconvénient, notamment en tentant de réduire l'épaisseur des circuits et des puces, ou en prévoyant des rampes de chaque côté du circuit. Mais ces aménagements n'ont jusqu'à présent pas donné satisfaction ou induiraient des surcoûts inacceptables.There are already identification techniques using labels pre-equipped with a circuit including a radiofrequency transmitter chip. However, a drawback encountered with these pre-equipped labels lies in the fact that the radiofrequency circuit can have a thickness of the order of a millimeter, which poses technical problems when these labels pass through the printers. Several ways have been envisaged to remedy this drawback, in particular by trying to reduce the thickness of the circuits and the chips, or by providing ramps on each side of the circuit. However, these arrangements have so far not been satisfactory or would lead to unacceptable additional costs.
Le but de l'invention est de remédier à ces inconvénients en proposant un procédé d'émission d'étiquettes d'identification, qui permette d'obtenir des étiquettes offrant à la fois une lecture optique et une lecture radiofréquence, tout en ne nécessitant pas de modification sensible des étiquettes ou des puces radiofréquence existantes. Cet objectif est atteint avec un procédé pour émettre des étiquettes d'identification, comprenant:The object of the invention is to remedy these drawbacks by proposing a method for issuing identification labels, which makes it possible to obtain labels offering both optical and radiofrequency reading, while not requiring significant modification of existing radiofrequency labels or chips. This objective is achieved with a method for issuing identification labels, comprising:
- une étape pour imprimer sur une étiquette des premières informations d'identification, eta step for printing the first identification information on a label, and
- une étape pour encoder une puce radiofréquence avec des secondes informations d'identification.- a step to encode a radio frequency chip with second identification information.
Suivant l'invention, ce procédé comprend en outre, à la suite de l'étape d'impression, une étape pour déposer sur chaque étiquette déjà imprimée un circuit radiofréquence incluant une puce radiofréquence. Ainsi, en déposant les puces radiofréquences après l'impression des étiquettes, on élimine les difficultés de passage d'une puce dans une imprimante. Pour la mise en œuvre de ce procédé, on peut utiliser des circuits radiofréquences de très faible épaisseur fabriqués selon des techniques classiques. Un intérêt majeur de ce procédé est de pouvoir procurer à des opérateurs qui sont déjà équipés d'imprimantes d'étiquettes une fonctionnalité supplémentaire contribuant à une amélioration des performances en matière de sûreté et de fiabilité d'identification, sans que ceux-ci soient contraints pour autant de changer complètement de matériel .According to the invention, this method further comprises, following the printing step, a step for depositing on each label already printed a radio frequency circuit including a radio frequency chip. Thus, by depositing the radio frequency chips after the labels have been printed, the difficulties of passing a chip through a printer are eliminated. For the implementation of this method, it is possible to use very low thickness radiofrequency circuits manufactured according to conventional techniques. A major advantage of this process is to be able to provide operators who are already equipped with label printers with additional functionality contributing to an improvement in performance in terms of identification security and reliability, without these being constrained. however, completely change equipment.
Par ailleurs, l'étape d'encodage de la puce radiofréquence est de préférence effectuée à la suite de l'étape de dépose.Furthermore, the step of encoding the radio frequency chip is preferably carried out following the step of removal.
Suivant un mode de réalisation particulièrement avantageux, les circuits radiofréquences sont préalablement fournis sur un ruban continu. Au cours de l'étape de dépose, un circuit radiofréquence sous la forme d'une étiquette est détaché du ruban continu et appliqué progressivement en une zone de dépose prédéterminée sur l'une des faces de l'étiquette. Les circuits radiofréquences fournis sur le ruban continu sont de préférence préalablement recouverts d'un adhésif. Mais on pourrait également prévoir que les zones de dépose des étiquettes soient préalablement recouvertes d'un adhésif.According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the radio frequency circuits are previously supplied on a continuous ribbon. During the deposition step, a radio frequency circuit in the form of a label is detached from the continuous ribbon and applied progressively in a predetermined deposition zone on one of the faces of the label. The radiofrequency circuits supplied on the continuous tape are preferably previously covered with an adhesive. However, provision could also be made for the label removal zones to be covered beforehand with an adhesive.
Suivant les contraintes et besoins exprimés par les utilisateurs et exploitants du système selon l'invention, on peut prévoir que les circuits radiofréquences soient déposés, soit sur les faces d'impression des étiquettes, soit sur les faces opposées aux faces d'impression.Depending on the constraints and needs expressed by the users and operators of the system according to the invention, provision may be made for the radio frequency circuits to be deposited either on the printing faces of the labels or on the faces opposite to the printing faces.
Les informations d'identification inscrites sous forme de codes à barres et sous forme de codes radiofréquences peuvent être identiques, sensiblement identiques ou bien encore complémentaires, en fonction des besoins des exploitants .The identification information entered in the form of bar codes and in the form of radio frequency codes may be identical, substantially identical or even complementary, depending on the needs of the operators.
Suivant un autre aspect de l'invention, il est proposé un système pour émettre des étiquettes d'identification, mettant en oeuvre le procédé selon l'invention, ce système comprenant:According to another aspect of the invention, a system is proposed for issuing identification labels, implementing the method according to the invention, this system comprising:
- des moyens pour imprimer sur une étiquette des informations d'identification,means for printing identification information on a label,
- des moyens pour encoder une puce radiofréquence avec des informations d'identification. Ce système est caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre des moyens pour déposer sur chaque étiquette préalablement imprimée un circuit radiofréquence incluant une puce radiofréquence.- Means for encoding a radio frequency chip with identification information. This system is characterized in that it further comprises means for depositing on each previously printed label a radiofrequency circuit including a radiofrequency chip.
D'autres particularités et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront encore dans la description ci-après. Aux dessins annexés donnés à titre d'exemples non limitatifs : la figure 1 représente schématiquement la structure d'un système d'émission d'étiquette selon l'invention; la figure 2 illustre un mode particulier de fourniture des circuits radiofréquences sur une bande continue; - A -Other features and advantages of the invention will appear in the description below. In the accompanying drawings given by way of nonlimiting examples: FIG. 1 schematically represents the structure of a label issuing system according to the invention; FIG. 2 illustrates a particular mode of supply of the radiofrequency circuits on a continuous band; - AT -
- la figure 3 représente schématiquement un exemple d'étiquette réalisée avec le système selon l'invention; et- Figure 3 shows schematically an example of label produced with the system according to the invention; and
- la figure 4 illustre schématiquement un mode de dépose mis en oeuvre dans le procédé selon l'invention.- Figure 4 schematically illustrates a mode of removal implemented in the method according to the invention.
On va maintenant décrire un exemple particulier de réalisation d'un système d'émission d'étiquettes d'identification, en référence aux figures précitées.We will now describe a particular embodiment of a system for issuing identification labels, with reference to the aforementioned figures.
Le système d'émission d'étiquettes 1 selon l'invention comporte un module d'impression 2 et un module de dépose et d'encodage 3. Le module d'impression 2 comporte un magasin 22 contenant des étiquettes vierges 25 livrées sous la forme d'une bande continue défilant selon un plan de défilement 21, des dispositifs d'entraînement 23, 24, une tête d'impression 20, et une sortie d'éjection 26 des étiquettes imprimées. Ce module d'impression 2 peut en pratique correspondre à une imprimante d'étiquette standard.The label issuing system 1 according to the invention comprises a printing module 2 and a depositing and encoding module 3. The printing module 2 comprises a magazine 22 containing blank labels 25 delivered in the form a continuous strip moving along a travel plane 21, drive devices 23, 24, a print head 20, and an ejection outlet 26 of the printed labels. This printing module 2 can in practice correspond to a standard label printer.
Le module de dépose et d'encodage 3 comporte une entrée 39 agencée pour recevoir les étiquettes imprimées issues du module d'impression 2, des dispositifs d'entraînement 33, 34, un dispositif de dépose 37, une unité d'encodage radiofréquence 30, un mécanisme 38 de séparation des étiquettes, et une sortie 31 d'éjection des étiquettes imprimées et encodées.The depositing and encoding module 3 comprises an input 39 arranged to receive the printed labels coming from the printing module 2, drive devices 33, 34, a depositing device 37, a radio frequency encoding unit 30, a mechanism 38 for separating the labels, and an output 31 for ejecting the printed and encoded labels.
Le dispositif de dépose 37 comprend un tambour de stockage 35 d'un rouleau 4 d'un ruban ou bande continue 10 contenant une série de circuits radiofréquences incluant chacun des puces radiofréquences, un tambour de réception 36 de la bande continue après dépose, un galet de dépose 40 dont la surface périphérique 41 est située à proximité immédiate du plan de défilement 32 des étiquettes imprimées, et des mécanismes d'entraînementThe depositing device 37 comprises a storage drum 35 of a roll 4 of a continuous tape or strip 10 containing a series of radiofrequency circuits each including radiofrequency chips, a drum for receiving the continuous strip 36 after removal, a roller depositing 40 whose peripheral surface 41 is located in the immediate vicinity of the running plane 32 of the printed labels, and of the drive mechanisms
(non représentés) . Pour la description de techniques classiques de dépose d'étiquettes en continu, on peut par exemple se référer au document US 4,717,438.(not shown). For the description of conventional continuous label removal techniques, one can for example refer to document US 4,717,438.
Il est cependant à noter que le procédé d'émission d'étiquettes selon l'invention se distingue des procédés industriels de réalisation d'étiquettes anti-vol ou de cartes à circuits intégrés de l'art antérieur par le fait que, dans la présente invention, les déposes de circuit radiofréquence sont réalisées à la demande à la suite d'une commande d'émission d'étiquette et par conséquent de façon discontinue, à la différence des procédés industriels précités, qui eux sont intrinsèquement de type continu avec des objectifs de cadence et de productivité. La bande continue 10 comprend, sur un support continu 100 de très faible épaisseur, en silicone ou matériau équivalent, une succession de circuits radiofréquences 110 régulièrement espacés et maintenus sur ce support par un adhésif approprié, en référence à la figure 2. Les circuits radiofréquences 110, de très faible épaisseur, par exemple de l'ordre de 3/10 mm, sont elles-mêmes préalablement recouverts sur leur face externe d'un revêtement adhésif. Ils se présentent généralement sous la forme d'une étiquette en matériau souple, de forme sensiblement rectangulaire et incluant un circuit oscillant et une puce radiofréquence.It should however be noted that the method of issuing labels according to the invention differs from the methods manufacturers of anti-theft labels or integrated circuit cards of the prior art by the fact that, in the present invention, the radiofrequency circuit removals are carried out on demand following a transmission command label and therefore discontinuously, unlike the aforementioned industrial processes, which are intrinsically of the continuous type with rate and productivity objectives. The continuous strip 10 comprises, on a continuous support 100 of very small thickness, made of silicone or equivalent material, a succession of radiofrequency circuits 110 regularly spaced apart and maintained on this support by an appropriate adhesive, with reference to FIG. 2. The radiofrequency circuits 110, of very small thickness, for example of the order of 3/10 mm, are themselves previously covered on their external face with an adhesive coating. They are generally in the form of a label made of flexible material, of substantially rectangular shape and including an oscillating circuit and a radio frequency chip.
Les étiquettes 200 réalisées avec le procédé selon l'invention comprennent, en référence à la figure 3, une zone d'impression 230 comportant par exemple une zone d'identification explicite ou codée 220 et une zone 210 de codes à barres, et une zone de dépose 240 pour recevoir par dépose et collage un circuit radiofréquence 110 incluant une puce radiofréquence. On dispose ainsi d'une étiquette d'identification offrant la complémentarité d'une identification optique et d'une identification radiofréquence.The labels 200 produced with the method according to the invention comprise, with reference to FIG. 3, a printing zone 230 comprising for example an explicit or coded identification zone 220 and a bar code zone 210, and a zone deposit 240 to receive by depositing and bonding a radio frequency circuit 110 including a radio frequency chip. There is thus an identification label offering the complementarity of an optical identification and a radio frequency identification.
La dépose des circuits radiofréquences 110 sur les étiquettes préalablement imprimées 200 peut être effectuée de la façon représentée schématiquement en figure 4. La bande continue 10 est entraînée autour du galet de dépose 40 de telle sorte qu'elle se trouve appliquée contre l'étiquette 200 elle-même entraînée selon le plan de défilement 32. Lorsque le circuit radiofréquence 110 porté initialement par la bande continue entre en contact quasi-tangentiel avec la face externe de l'étiquette 110, il se détache alors de la bande continue 10 qui, au delà du galet de dépose 40, est entraînée selon un angle par rapport au plan de défilement 32 significativement plus grand que l'angle d'introduction de la bande continue. Le circuit radiofréquence 110 reste alors collé à l'étiquette 200 dans la zone de dépose 240 réservée à cet effet. On peut également envisager un pré-collage de la zone de dépose 240 de l'étiquette 200, ce pré-collage remplaçant le pré-collage de la face externe de chaque circuit ou étiquette radiofréquence ou bien encore venant le compléter. II est à noter que le circuit radiofréquence peut être indifféremment collé sur la face d'impression de l'étiquette ou sur la face opposée, en fonction d'impératifs techniques et/ou de souhaits exprimées par les utilisateurs de ces étiquettes. On peut d'ailleurs prévoir un système selon l'invention comportant, dans son module d'impression, une tête d'impression disposée pour imprimer l'étiquette sur une première de ses faces, et, dans son module de dépose, un dispositif de dépose agencé pour déposer un circuit radiofréquence sur la face opposée. On peut aussi prévoir un module de dépose comportant deux dispositifs de dépose de part et d'autre du plan de défilement.The deposition of the radio frequency circuits 110 on the previously printed labels 200 can be carried out as shown schematically in FIG. 4. The continuous strip 10 is driven around the deposition roller 40 so that it is applied against the label 200 itself driven along the travel plane 32. When the circuit radio frequency 110 initially carried by the continuous strip comes into quasi-tangential contact with the external face of the label 110, it then detaches from the continuous strip 10 which, beyond the depositing roller 40, is driven at an angle relative to at the running plane 32 significantly larger than the angle of introduction of the continuous strip. The radiofrequency circuit 110 then remains stuck to the label 200 in the deposit area 240 reserved for this purpose. It is also possible to envisage a pre-bonding of the zone 240 for depositing the label 200, this pre-bonding replacing the pre-bonding of the external face of each radiofrequency circuit or label or even complementing it. It should be noted that the radiofrequency circuit can either be stuck on the printing face of the label or on the opposite face, depending on technical requirements and / or wishes expressed by the users of these labels. One can also provide a system according to the invention comprising, in its printing module, a printing head arranged to print the label on a first of its faces, and, in its removal module, a device for removal arranged to deposit a radio frequency circuit on the opposite face. One can also provide a removal module comprising two removal devices on either side of the scrolling plane.
Dans un premier mode de réalisation du système selon l'invention, on peut prévoir que le module de dépose et d'encodage soit indépendant et disposé en sortie d'un module d'impression existant. Dans un second mode de réalisation, le module de dépose et d'encodage peut être inclus dans une structure unique regroupant les fonctions d'impression, de dépose et d'encodage. Le bagage équipé de l'étiquette à puce radiofréquence obtenue selon 1 ' invention peut ensuite passer dans une machine de tri comportant de manière intégrée ou en amont un portique comportant au moins un moyen à antenne pour la réception et la lecture du message provenant de la puce. Le portique peut aussi comporter des moyens de lecture d'un autre support (code barres) pour les bagages non équipés d'étiquette à puce et/ou pour une double lecture (puce et code barres) d'un bagage équipé d'une étiquette obtenue selon l'invention. Le portique commande par exemple un ou plusieurs aiguillages de tri.In a first embodiment of the system according to the invention, provision can be made for the depositing and encoding module to be independent and arranged at the output of an existing printing module. In a second embodiment, the depositing and encoding module can be included in a single structure grouping together the printing, depositing and encoding functions. Luggage fitted with the radio frequency chip tag obtained according to the invention can then pass through a sorting machine comprising, in an integrated manner or upstream, a gantry comprising at least one antenna means for receiving and reading the message from the chip. The gantry can also include means for reading another support (bar code) for baggage not equipped with a chip label and / or for double reading (chip and bar code) for baggage equipped with a label obtained according to the invention. The gantry, for example, controls one or more sorting points.
Bien sûr, l'invention n'est pas limitée aux exemples qui viennent d'être décrits et de nombreux aménagements peuvent être apportés à ces exemples sans sortir du cadre de l'invention. En outre, la présente invention n'est pas liée à une technologie particulière de puce radiofréquence. Par ailleurs, les dimensions respectives des étiquettes et des zones d'impression et de dépose peuvent être quelconques . Of course, the invention is not limited to the examples which have just been described and numerous modifications can be made to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, the present invention is not related to a particular technology of radio frequency chip. Furthermore, the respective dimensions of the labels and of the printing and depositing zones can be any.

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1. Procédé pour émettre des étiquettes d'identification (200), comprenant: - une étape pour imprimer sur une étiquette (200) des premières informations d'identification (230), et1. Method for issuing identification labels (200), comprising: - a step for printing on a label (200) first identification information (230), and
- une étape pour encoder une puce radiofréquence (111) avec des secondes informations d'identification, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre, à la suite de l'étape d'impression, une étape pour déposer sur chaque étiquette d'identification déjà imprimée (200) un circuit radiofréquence (110) incluant une puce radiofréquence (111).- A step for encoding a radio frequency chip (111) with second identification information, characterized in that it further comprises, following the printing step, a step for depositing on each identification label already printed (200) a radio frequency circuit (110) including a radio frequency chip (111).
2. Procédé selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'étape d'encodage de la puce radiofréquence (111) est effectuée à la suite de l'étape de dépose.2. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the step of encoding the radio frequency chip (111) is carried out following the step of removal.
3. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les circuits radiofréquence (110) sont préalablement fournis sur un ruban continu (10) .3. Method according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the radio frequency circuits (110) are previously supplied on a continuous ribbon (10).
4. Procédé selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que, au cours de l'étape de dépose, un circuit radiofréquence (110) est détaché du ruban continu (10) et appliquée progressivement en une zone de dépose (240) prédéterminée sur l'une des faces de l'étiquette (200).4. Method according to claim 3, characterized in that, during the deposition step, a radiofrequency circuit (110) is detached from the continuous strip (10) and applied progressively to a predetermined deposition zone (240) on the 'one side of the label (200).
5. Procédé selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que les circuits radiofréquences (110) fournis sur le ruban continu (10) sont préalablement recouverts d'un adhésif .5. Method according to claim 4, characterized in that the radio frequency circuits (110) supplied on the continuous tape (10) are previously covered with an adhesive.
6. Procédé selon l'une des revendications 4 ou 5, caractérisé en ce que les zones de dépose (240) des étiquettes (200) sont préalablement recouvertes d'un adhésif . 6. Method according to one of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that the deposition areas (240) of the labels (200) are previously covered with an adhesive.
7. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les circuits radiofréquences (110) sont déposés sur les faces d'impression des étiquettes (200).7. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the radiofrequency circuits (110) are deposited on the printing faces of the labels (200).
8. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que les circuits radiofréquences sont déposés sur les faces opposées à celles d ' impression .8. Method according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the radiofrequency circuits are deposited on the faces opposite to those of printing.
9. Procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les premières et secondes informations d'identification sont sensiblement identiques .9. Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first and second identification information are substantially identical.
10. Système (1) pour émettre des étiquettes d'identification, mettant en oeuvre le procédé selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant : - des moyens (20) pour imprimer, dans une zone d'impression (230) prédéterminée sur l'une des faces d'une étiquette, des informations d'identification (210, 220) , des moyens (30) pour encoder une puce radiofréquence (111) avec des informations d ' identification, caractérisé en ce qu'il comprend en outre des moyens (37) pour déposer sur chaque étiquette (200) préalablement imprimée un circuit radiofréquence (110) incluant une puce radiofréquence (111) .10. System (1) for issuing identification labels, implementing the method according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising: - means (20) for printing, in a predetermined printing area (230) on one side of a label, identification information (210, 220), means (30) for encoding a radio frequency chip (111) with identification information, characterized in that it further comprises means (37) for depositing on each previously printed label (200) a radio frequency circuit (110) including a radio frequency chip (111).
11. Système (1) selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'encodage radiofréquence (30) sont disposés en aval des moyens de dépose (37) .11. System (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the radiofrequency encoding means (30) are arranged downstream of the removal means (37).
12. Système (1) selon l'une des revendications 10 ou 11, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de dépose (37) comprennent des moyens (35) pour stocker des circuits radiofréquences (110) disposés sur une bande continue (10) et des moyens (40, 41) pour appliquer successivement chaque circuit radiofréquence (110) contre une zone de dépose (240) prédéterminée sur l'une des faces de l'étiquette (200) .12. System (1) according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that the removal means (37) comprise means (35) for storing circuits radiofrequencies (110) arranged on a continuous strip (10) and means (40, 41) for successively applying each radiofrequency circuit (110) against a predetermined deposition zone (240) on one of the faces of the label (200 ).
13. Système (1) selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que les moyens d'application comprennent un galet (40) dont la surface périphérique (41) est située à proximité du plan de défilement (32) des étiquettes (200), de sorte que le circuit radiofréquence (110) préalablement porté par le ruban continu (10) se trouve plaqué contre l'étiquette (200) lorsqu'elle se trouve engagée entre la surface périphérique (41) du galet (40) et ladite étiquette (200) .13. System (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the application means comprise a roller (40), the peripheral surface (41) of which is located near the running plane (32) of the labels (200), so that the radiofrequency circuit (110) previously carried by the continuous strip (10) is pressed against the label (200) when it is engaged between the peripheral surface (41) of the roller (40) and said label ( 200).
14. Système selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 à 13, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de dépose sont agencés pour déposer des circuits radiofréquences sur une face opposée à la face d'impression des étiquettes.14. System according to any one of claims 10 to 13, characterized in that the removal means are arranged to deposit radiofrequency circuits on a face opposite to the printing face of the labels.
15. Système (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 à 14, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de dépose (37) et les moyens d'encodage (30) sont disposés dans un module distinct (3) de dépose et d'encodage placé en sortie d'un module d'impression d' étiquette (2) . 15. System (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 14, characterized in that the depositing means (37) and the encoding means (30) are arranged in a separate module (3) for depositing and d encoding placed at the output of a label printing module (2).
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